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Monrovia Unified: Monrovia Unified elementary schools lead at 52.2. A 43.8-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Near Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 49.3/100

Monrovia Unified has 10 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 49.3/100 — 4.5 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Mayflower Elementary at 69/100, where 38.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,843 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
49.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.8
25.5 – 69.3
Avg Exceeded %
22.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
52.2/100
624.1%16.2%
MiddleDeveloping
47.2/100
224.0%17.3%
HighDeveloping
42.6/100
214.2%37.8%

Monrovia Unified's elementary schools average 52.2/100 — 7.4 points above the state average with +2.3pp grade-to-grade growth.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Monrovia Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
52.2
avg score · 6 schools
+3 more elementary schools
Middle
47.2
avg score · 2 schools
High
42.6
avg score · 2 schools
Monrovia High
Solid
60/100
Canyon Oaks High
Needs Support
26/100

District Analysis

Monrovia Unified has 10 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 49.3/100 — 4.5 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Monrovia Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 52.2.

District-wide elementary growth averages +2.3pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are adding meaningful value beyond what students arrive with.

Score range of 43.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 20.7%, 2.8pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.5%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Mayflower Elementary leads the district at 69 with 38.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Monrovia Unified

2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in Monrovia Unified are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
66.2%
White
13.7%
Asian
7.9%
Black
3.6%
Other
8.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
65%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Monrovia Unified spends $13,843 per student in current expenditures — $972 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,843
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,247
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 7.7%
$12,850 → $13,843
Spending Efficiency
3.56
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 33%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$57,572–$105,149
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
242
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Monrovia Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (6)

Monrovia Unified has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.2 — 7.4 points above the state average of 44.8.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +2.3pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Mayflower Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 38.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Mayflower Elementary
Monrovia Unified Growth Engine
38.5%Solid
69/100
2Plymouth Elementary
Monrovia Unified Strong All-Around
39.4%Solid
66/100
3Monroe Elementary
Monrovia Unified Culture First
23.0%Solid
51/100
4Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
48/100
5Wild Rose School of Creative
Monrovia Unified Growth Engine
14.5%Developing
45/100
6Mountain Park
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Developing
34/100

Middle Schools (2)

Monrovia Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.2 — 4.6 points above the state average of 42.6.

Growth averages -2.7pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Clifton Middle with a Scope Score of 56 and 28.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Clifton Middle
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
28.6%Solid
56/100
2Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
19.5%Developing
39/100

High Schools (2)

Monrovia Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.6 — within 1.1 points of the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Monrovia High with a Scope Score of 60 and 24.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Monrovia High
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
24.8%Solid
60/100
2Canyon Oaks High
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Needs Support
26/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 10 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Monrovia Unified

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Monrovia Unified a good school district?
Monrovia Unified has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.3/100, which is 4.5 points above the state average. 22.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Monrovia Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Monrovia Unified is Mayflower Elementary with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 38.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Monrovia Unified spend per student?
Monrovia Unified spends $13,843 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Monrovia Unified?
Teacher salaries in Monrovia Unified range from $57,572–$105,149 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.